Health Professional
(HP)
On this website, the term "Health Professional" designates all those in the health-related disciplines with expertise related to improving the quality of early education and before and after school child care.
Child Care Health Consultant
(CCHC)
A Child Care Health Consultant is a health professional who works with early education and school-age practitioners to recognize and promote the health and safety of children, families and their teachers.
Child Care Health Advocate
(CCHA)
A Child Care Health Advocate (CCHA) is a designated staff member who makes sure that best practice in health, safety, and nutrition are integrated into program policies and procedures while carrying out the usual duties of a director, lead teacher or similar role.
News
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Prepare Now for Flu
Reduce the risk of influenza (flu) in your early care and education program this year. See the flu article and resources.
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AAP Periodicity Schedule Recommends Depression Screening at Well-Child Visits
AAP Periodicity Schedule Recommends Depression Screening at Well-Child Visits The American Academy of Pediatrics released its 2022 Bright Futures/AAP recommendations for preventive pediatric health care. It is also known as the Periodicity Schedule - the schedule of screenings and assessments recommended at each well-child visit from infancy through adolescence. The schedule now includes recommendations to screen for depression and suicide risk,…
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2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards Update
The 2022 Keystone STARS Standards take effect on July 1, 2022. See the Keystone STARS Manual and 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards for more information. Other resource documents such as: Resources to Support Achievement of Keystone STARS Performance Standards Establishing an Injury/Illness Monitoring Tracking System [Updated 04/21/2022] Crosswalk of 2022 Keystone STARS Performance Standards to Previous Version can be found here.…
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STARS Standard LM 2.5 Supporting Children with Special Needs
Did you know…ECELS has valuable tools to help you meet the new STARS Standard LM 2.5 Program uses Caring for Our Children to establish policies and practices regarding care plans for children with special medical needs as well as medication administration. 1. Use Model Child Care Health Policies, 5th Ed. form-field version to adapt a policy for your program. See Section…
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Child Passenger Safety
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children. The latest research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 46% of car seats are misused. The best way to reduce crash fatalities among children is to always select a car seat, belt-positioning booster seat, or lap and shoulder seat belt based on the child’s age…